Joshua Johnson caught with cocaine, tells police it helps “clear his nose.”

Joshua Johnson caught with cocaine, tells police it helps “clear his nose.”

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31-year-old Joshua Johnson was found inside a silver Ford SUV at 3rd Avenue South on March 9th. Officers observed the driver of the SUV crushing up a white powdery substance, so both he and Johnson were told to exit the vehicle. Officers conducted a probable cause search of the car and located a brown wooden box containing 10.8 grams of cocaine. Once Johnson was Mirandized, he admitted to owning the box but denied that there was any powder inside. While officers were further investigating, Johnson stated that the powder was “crushed ibuprofen” that he uses to help “clear his nose.” Multiple other drug instruments were located inside the brown wooden box, including a pipe and a digital scale. Joshua Johnson was charged with possession with intent and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia and taken into custody on March 10th.

Joshua B. Johnson (MNPD)
Joshua B. Johnson (MNPD)

Joshua B. Johnson of Maple Street in Madison, TN, was booked into the Metro Nashville Jail on March 10th, charged with possession with intent and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. He is free on a $3,500 bond.

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